TODD COUNTY, Ky. (WTVF) — The National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado touched down on Friday night.
A tornado outbreak spanned across Kentucky with nine tornadoes, one touching down in Allegre and tracking six miles.
The estimated peak wind speed was 120 mph.
Per the preliminary report, the tornado started along Shaw Ovil Road. Some homes suffered minor damage. It continued east, crossing Highway 189. The report stated the worst damage happened along Blue Hole Road, where several chicken houses were completely destroyed and a mobile home was swept away.
Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted and a few outbuildings were damaged.
An additional EF2 tornado touched down in Christian County south of Hopkinsville in Casky. This tornado touched down near County Highway 164, which is north of Interstate 24.
The NWS said homes experienced roof damage along River Bend Road and Westminster Place. Home and outbuilding damage happened along Harry Berry Lane before the tornado lifted.
This tornado was going at a peak speed of 118 mph. It traveled 10 miles.
Do you have more information about this story? You can email my5@newschannel5.com.
Happy Birthday to the YMCA of Middle TN. They just celebrated their 150th anniversary! A lot has changed with the Y over the years. I have personally seen some of that firsthand when I was a long-time board member at the Northwest Family Y and part of their Black Achievers Program. Forrest Sanders has a look back.
- Lelan Statom
